The Wizard (1989)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 15, 1989Release Date
Plot.
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.
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Cast & Crew.
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Details.
Release DateDecember 15, 1989
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Content RatingPG
Budget$6,000,000
Box Office$14,278,900
Filming LocationsCalifornia, United States of America Β· Los Angeles, United States
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Wiki.
The Wizard is a 1989 American family film directed by Todd Holland (in his directorial debut), written by David Chisholm, and starring Fred Savage, Jenny Lewis, Beau Bridges, Christian Slater, and Luke Edwards. It was also Tobey Maguire's uncredited film debut.The film follows three children, the youngest of whom is emotionally withdrawn but gifted at playing video games, as they travel to California to compete in a video game tournament. Known for its extensive product placement of Nintendo material, it also officially introduced Super Mario Bros. 3 to North America. Despite receiving generally negative reviews upon its initial release, the film has garnered a cult following.
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